Discover The Hague as the city to work, study and live!

Do you want to know what it's like to work, study and live in The Hague? Follow Be Hague and get inspired!

The top 5 reasons to choose The Hague

  1. Eleven kilometers of coast

    The Hague is the only major Dutch city by the sea. From cycling through the dunes, surfing, having drinks with friends on the beach to the popular beach parties. With no less than eleven kilometers of coast, you can enjoy The Hague beach life every day. The place to be in every season!

  2. Paradise for surfers

    The Hague is the absolute surfing mecca of the Netherlands. Conditions here are perfect for kitesurfers, windsurfers and wave surfers. Consequently, there is a large surfing scene here. And with the North Sea as your backyard, all this is within reach of every resident of The Hague!

  3. Compact and relaxed

    The Hague has more than half a million inhabitants and is certainly a big city by Dutch standards. This means that you can find every imaginable amenity here along with a rich cultural offer. At the same time, the city is compact and manageable and has retained its village character. Despite The Hague being the government center of the Netherlands, the atmosphere remains relaxed and the city does not impose itself anywhere.

  4. Career opportunities

    The Hague's career opportunities are very diverse. There are many career opportunities in sectors that can only be found in The Hague. A recurring theme is being able to contribute to solutions for social issues on a local, national and even global scale. So your career in The Hague is often a very meaningful one!

  5. Quality of Life

    The Hague is a pleasant city to live in with a good quality of life. The city is affordable compared to other large cities, is clean, has good health care facilities and public transportation is well developed. The many bicycle paths make it easy to get around the city quickly.

Fleur:"The nice thing about The Hague is that on the one hand you have the beautiful old center and on the other hand you have the beach with the beautiful nature."